This is Dundee Universi of Dundee Undergraduate Prospectus 2019 One of the World’s Top 200 Universities Times Higher Education World Universi Rankings 2018 This is Dundee Come and visit us Undergraduate open days 2018 and 2019 Monday 27 August 2018 Saturday 22 September 2018 Monday 26 August 2019 Saturday 21 September 2019 Talk to staff and current students, tour our fantastic campus and see what the University of Dundee can offer you! Booking is essential visit uod.ac.uk/opendays-ug email [email protected] “It was an open day that made me choose Dundee. The universities all look great and glitzy on the prospectus but nothing compares to having a visit and feeling the vibe for yourself.” Find out more about why MA Economics and Spanish student Stuart McClelland loved our open day at uod.ac.uk/open-days-blog Contents Contents 8 This is your university 10 This is your campus 12 Clubs and societies 14 Dundee University Students’ Association 16 Sports 18 Supporting you 20 Amazing things to do for free (or cheap!) in Dundee by our students 22 Best places to eat in Dundee – a students’ view 24 You’ll love Dundee 26 Map of Dundee 28 This is the UK’s ‘coolest little city’ (GQ Magazine) 30 Going out 32 Out and about 34 This is your home 38 This is your future 40 These are your opportunities 42 This is your course 44 Research 46 Course Guide 48 Making your application 50 Our degrees 52 Our MA honours degree 54 Our Art & design degrees 56 Our life sciences degrees 58 Studying languages 59 The professions at Dundee 60 Part-time study and lifelong learning 61 Dundee is international 158 Advice and information 160 A welcoming community 161 Money matters 162 Exchange programmes 164 Your services 165 Where we are 166 Index 6 7 Make your Make This is your university This is your Summer Graduation in the City Square Summer Graduation “Studying changes you. You learn a lot, you truly begin to understand yourself and you grapple with the world on your own, completely independently and that’s a learning experience. Of course you learn everything the degree mark teaches you, but most importantly you become a stronger person, a bigger person and a person that’s ready to make their mark on the world.” Mohamed Ali Ismaeel MA History graduate This is your university Going to university is one of the most exciting We’ve invested in our top-class libraries, lecture and life-changing experiences you’ll ever have, so theatres, gym and students’ union, and of course choosing the right one is crucial. If you want your there’s our fantastic accommodation: market- university to provide world-leading teaching, an leading, comfortable and bang in the middle of unbeatable student experience and fantastic support campus. then take a look at the University of Dundee. But above all, it’s Dundee’s unique atmosphere and There are lots of reasons why Dundee is considered character which really makes us stand out. Our city the success story of Scottish higher education. is friendly, open-hearted and knows how to have a Thanks to our incredible teaching, we’ve been great time. We have more university students per awarded a prestigious Gold award in the Teaching head of population than any other town in the UK, Excellence Framework 2017 – an accolade that puts making Dundee the ideal place to go to university. us in the elite of higher education. Our student- centric approach led to us being rated number one So why not come to an open day and try us on for in Scotland for student experience for six years size? We can’t wait for you to join the Dundee family. running (THE Student Experience Survey 2010 - 2015). 8 9 where else where no Like This is your campus This is your Main Library and Law Library Main Library and Law This is your campus Art and Design College of Jordanstone Duncan of Our city campus is a self-contained student community where everything is close together. Our students don’t need to worry about cars or taxis when the accommodation, library, teaching areas, students’ union and gym are all right next to each other. By living on campus you’ll be right in the heart of the city, just a short walk from bars, clubs, restaurants and our two shopping centres. You’ll also be within easy walking distance of both the train and bus stations, handy for those days exploring the best that Scotland Dalhousie Building has to offer. Our two other campuses at Ninewells Teaching Hospital and Kirkcaldy are easily accessible on bus and train routes. Dundee’s real advantage is its sense of community. Living in one of Scotland’s happiest student communities means making friends is easy. And it’s not just on campus; a recent study put the city of Dundee top in the UK for quality of life, with excellent safety, healthcare, climate and cost of living. No wonder our students have rated us in the top 10 in the 2017 National Student Survey. Want to see it for yourself? Take our virtual tour uod.ac.uk/your-virtual-tour “What really makes Dundee stand out is a sense of community like nowhere else.” Katarzyna Prus BSc Computing Science graduate Geddes Quadrangle - Carnegie Building - 10 11 things to do things to So many Clubs and societies Clubs and societies There’s no shortage of things to do at Dundee. DARE, a student-run charitable society supporting Become a member of a society, sports club or international development, will get you raising money get involved in student media or representation. through bungee jumps, sponsored cycle rides and The possibilities are endless. other daring adventures. With over 180 clubs and societies, you’re sure to Some of these groups and societies are more than find your community at Dundee. We’ve got political just a way to have fun, they can provide help in societies; groups raising valuable funds for charities; today’s competitive job market and allow you to gain societies for people interested in certain countries or real, tangible skills. The Centre of Entrepreneurship cultures; religious-affiliated societies; and academic runs events and training, and has featured some groups. There are also plenty of societies who just outstanding speakers from the worlds of business, want to have a good time with like-minded people, psychology, computing, health sciences and like the Comedy Club, the Sci-Fi Society and the BBQ, the creative arts. So get involved, there really is Baking & Coffee Society. something for everyone here. Or why not try something totally different? The “Joining the History Society is one of the best LIP Theatre Company and OpSoc will allow you to decisions I’ve made at uni!.” explore your creative side and get out on the stage. Read Kiah’s post “Why I joined the History Society” on our student blog uod.ac.uk/history-society “Dundee always comes top in student experience because there are so many opportunities. There are so many things to do here, and that’s one of the things I love about Dundee.” Sofia Skevofylaka BSc International Business with Marketing graduate 12 13 Best Dundee University Students’ Association Students’ Dundee University experience “This is going to be the best experience of your life, so whenever you are presented with challenges we are always here to help.” Sean O’Connor DUSA President 2017/18 Dundee University Students’ Association Dundee University Students’ Association (known by all party outside DUSA Street on campus as DUSA) is your union at the University of Dundee. Their mission is to promote and represent the interests of their members – the students. DUSA are big on student support. The Hive is a hub for all enquiries about student representation, housing, societies, student media, charities and fundraising and anything else to do with your student experience. If you want to chat about it, they want to hear from you. The eight annually elected student executive members (usually known as ‘the Exec’) are always working to make your experience the best it can be, campaigning for improvements on your behalf such as longer library opening hours at exam time, a night bus service and the launch of a safe zone in DUSA for secure relaxation on nights out. Student experience is at the heart of all decisions made at Dundee and we’re proud of the very strong partnership between students and the University. We have student representation at all levels, including on the University management group, the University governing body, and even on the committees that appoint senior members of staff. You’re the boss at Dundee. Of course, like all good students’ unions, there’s more to DUSA than just support. You’ll also find a great night out on DUSA’s five floors. Mono is the nightclub at the heart of DUSA. It has a capacity of well over 1,000 and knows how to fill it with legendary club nights like the massive Halloween and St Patrick’s Day parties. They also boast three eating places right at the heart of campus. The Liar offers comfy seats and plasma screens, the Pavement Cafe serves coffee and lunch with gorgeous views towards the River Tay and Food on Four is the perfect place to pick up a quick burger or hot dog. Check out dusa.co.uk and keep up to date with what’s happening at your union. 14 15 Even if Even awful Rock climbing Sports Sports Archery A University with a great sporting pedigree.